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V1: The Podcast will be back in 2019 following a brief Hiatus due to my CFI training ramping up. I want to make sure you guys are getting quality episodes instead of rushed unorganized content so I hope you understand!

2019 already has a great lineup of guests and topics that im sure you will all love so hang in there, V1 will be back before you know it!

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Johnston. President and founder of California Aeronautical University in Bakersfield, CA.

We cover everything from why he decided to open CAU and Discuss the process of creating a new school, the campus itself including facilities and aircraft, the programs CAU has to offer, and whats in store for the future.

In this episode, we’re talking about Flight Education, specifically when it comes to choosing a school . Whether it’s a university aviation degree program, a fastrack type program or even a smaller flight school at your local airport.

I share with you how I went about choosing the school I currently attend and talk about all the possible things to consider when choosing a school that’s right for you.

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A little shorter episode this time around. This is episode 5 where we talk about how the partnership between Airbus and bombardier came about, a surprising order announcement for the new aircraft from a US carrier, and what this means for the future of Airbus and Bombardier.

Don't forget, I will be flying out to EAA Airventure Oshkosh in our schools awarded brand-new Top Hawk Cessna 172s. The aircraft will be on display at the AOPA booth so come stop by and say hi! Also, send me an email if you're going to be there!

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Comments, questions or suggestions about the show? Send me an email: Feedback@V1Podcast.com

Information for this episode provided by "ThePointsGuy" and "Travel Weekly".

This is part 2 of 2 discussing a career as a Flight Instructor. In this episode we talk to Dave Kendrick. Long time pilot and CFI with over 45 years of experience. Dave is currently instructing the next generation of pilots at California Aeronautical University in Bakersfield, CA. Dave takes us into his colorful past of aviation and also gives us insight into what being a seasoned flight instructor is like nowadays compared to days of old.

Don't forget, I will be flying out to EAA Airventure Oshkosh in our schools awarded brand-new Top Hawk Cessna 172s. The aircraft will be on display at the AOPA booth so come stop by and say hi! Also, send me an email if you're going to be there!

Instagram: @thenickherring

If you like the show, be sure to rate and comment in the Apple Podcast app and tell your friends! Thanks!

Comments, questions or suggestions about the show? Send me an email: Feedback@V1Podcast.com

Sorry for the almost month-long delay in getting an episode out. Things have been crazy lately. Anway, This is part 1 of 2 discussing a career as a Flight Instructor. Part 1's guest is Moises Robles, a brand new flight instructor at just age 19! We're both students at the same Aeronautical University, but Moises is just a few steps ahead of me and is now instructing at the school. He's here to tell us all about the transition from student, to the teacher.

In other news, Moises and I will be flying out to EAA Airventure Oshkosh in our schools awarded brand-new Top Hawk Cessna 172s. The aircraft will be on display at the AOPA booth so come stop by and say hi! Also, send me an email if you're going to be there!

Follow us on Instagram too! @thenickherring @moises.roblessed

If you like the show, be sure to rate and comment in the Apple Podcast app and tell your friends! Thanks! Comments, questions or suggestions about the show? Send me an email: Feedback@V1Podcast.com

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Gottfried, an Air Traffic Controller for the Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport tower and TRACON. We talk all about how one can become ATC, what to expect out of the training and profession, and even a couple questions from some listeners of the show.

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